Fragmentation, leaching and catabolism are some of the important steps of decomposition Study the following statemetns (i), (ii) and (iii) regarding these and select the correct option.
i) Detritivores (e.g., earthworm) break down detritus into smaller particles.
ii) Water soluble inorganic nutrients go down into soil horizon and get precipitated as unavailable salts.
iii)Decomposers (e.g., bacteria and fungi) excrete digestive enzymes and degrade detritus into simpler inorganic substances.

Answer

C